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Candidates preparing for AP ICET 2026 can check the AP ICET analytical ability questions 2026. Candidates can assess the difficulty level and exam pattern. AP ICET 2026 exam will be held tentatively in first week of May, in offline mode. Download the APICET previous year question paper PDF here.

Candidates preparing for AP ICET 2026 can check the AP ICET analytical ability questions 2026. AP ICET 2026 exam will be held tentatively in first week of May, in offline mode. Download the APICET previous year question paper PDF here.

AP ICET Analytical Ability Questions

AP ICET Analytical Ability Questions

AP ICET 2026 exam, conducted by Andhra University, will be held in first week of May, in offline mode. APICET question paper 2026 have three sections: Analytical Ability, Communication Ability, and Mathematical Ability. Candidates preparing for the AP ICET 2026 Analytical Ability section can check important questions. AP ICET analytical ability will include questions from data sufficiency, sequence & series, data analysis, coding & decoding, and date & time arrangement problems.

Candidates preparing for AP ICET 2026 exam must check the AP ICET syllabus. This article provides past years’ AP ICET Analytical Ability questions. Also, candidates can download previous years’ AP ICET question papers with answer PDFs to assess exam’s difficulty level and question pattern.

Table of contents
  • AP ICET Analytical Ability Pattern and Weightage
  • AP ICET Analytical Ability Questions 2026 (Expected)
  • AP ICET Analytical Ability Previous Year Question Paper
  • AP ICET Analytical Ability Difficulty Level

AP ICET Analytical Ability Pattern and Weightage

Candidates preparing for the Analytical ability section of AP ICET 2026, must check the table below to know the APICET exam pattern and section-wise weightage:

Sections

No. of Questions

(i) Data Sufficiency 

20

(ii) Problem Solving

55

Total

75

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   From where can I download the Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question papers?
A: 
Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question papers are available online. Candidates can visit the official website of Shiksha (https://shiksha.com/mba/apicet-exam-question-papers) to download the past years question papers. Candidates will be able to download the question paper for free. Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will help candidates to acquaint with the difficulty level and actual exam environment. Candidates must assess their performance and preparation level with the help of previous year question papers. Candidates must ensure to solve AP ICET previous year question paper to reinforce learning and revision of important topics.
Q:   Is Andhra Pradesh ICET response sheet out?
A: 

AP ICET 2026 response sheet will be released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in on May 05, 2026. Candidates who will appear for exam can download their response sheet along with the preliminary Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key and question paper. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam will be held on May 02. Conducting body releases the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key, repsonse sheet and question paper soon after the exam is conducted.

Q:   Will the APICET question paper have descriptive type questions?
A: 

No, all the questions in the APICET question paper will be objective type questions and will be in MCQ format. Candidates will be given four options for each question. Candidates will have to select the correct option for each question. Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will consist of 200 Multiple Choice Questions. Each question will be for one mark. There will be no negative marking for any wrong answers. Candidates will have to attempt the 200 questions in 150 minutes. There will be no sectional time limit to attempt the AP ICET exam sections. AP ICET 2026 exam will be held in first week of May in computer based mode across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Q:   Can I download the APICET question paper soon after the exam is over?
A: 

Candidates cannot download the APICET question paper soon after appearing for the exam. The official question paper is released along with the release of the preliminary answer key and response sheet. Candidates can access the APICET question paper here. AP ICET 2026 answer key will be released online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in along with the official question papers. Candidates are not required to enter their login credentials to download the answer key and question paper.

AP ICET Analytical Ability Questions 2026 (Expected)

AP ICET analytical ability have questions based on data in the form of two statements, sequence and series, data analysis, coding and decoding problems and date, time and arrangement problems. This section consists of 75 questions, each worth one mark each. Check below to know expected analytical questions for AP ICET 2026.  

In questions below, a question will be followed by two statements labelled as I and II. Students have to decide whether data given in the statement is sufficient to answer the question, using the data make an appropriate choice from (1) to (4) as per the following guidelines:

  • Mark choice (1) if the statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • Mark choice (2) if the statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • Mark choice (3) if the statement I and II together are sufficient to answer the question but neither along statement is sufficient.
  • Mark choice (4) if the statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is required.

Q. What is the cost of each pen?

Statements

  1. The cost of 3 pens and 4 pencils is INR 10
  2. The cost of 12 pencils and 9 pens is INR 30

Options:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Correct Answer Option 4

Q. What is the value of x?

Statements

  1. x+3y= 9
  2. 3x+9y= 27

Options:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Correct Answer Option 4

Q. For the positive integer n, is n-10 odd?

Statements

  1. n-16 is a positive integer
  2. n+12 is even

 Options:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Correct Answer Option 2

Q. Four friends, A,B,C and D got the top four ranks in a test but A did not get the first, B did not get the second, C did not get the third and D did not get the fourth. Who secured which rank?

Statements

  1. Neither A and D were among the first 2 ranks
  2. Neither B and C was third or fourth

Options:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Correct Answer Option 3

Q. What is the value of x in the equation 2x+5=11

Statements

  1. x=3
  2. x is a prime number

Options:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Correct Answer Option 1

Q. Find odd thing from the following

  1. Cricket
  2. Chess
  3. Hockey
  4. Football

Correct Answer Option 2

Q. Find odd thing from the following

  1. bb DEF H
  2. cc EFG I
  3. aa CDE G
  4. ff HIJ L

Correct Answer Option 4

Q. Find odd from the following

  1. 121
  2. 144
  3. 169
  4. 226

Correct Answer Option 4

Q. Find odd thing from the following

  1. Nephrology
  2. Astrology
  3. Pathology
  4. Mycology

Correct Answer Option 2

Q. Find the missing number: 0.5, 2, 4.5, 8, 12.5,____

  1. 16
  2. 18
  3. 17
  4. 19

Correct Answer Option 2

Q. Find the missing number: 5,10,17,26,37,_____

  1. 46
  2. 49
  3. 48
  4. 50

Correct Answer Option 4

Q. Find the missing letter: R,U,X,A,D,_

  1. E
  2. F
  3. G
  4. I

Correct Answer Option 3

Q. Find the missing letter: aB, bB, cD, dD,__

  1. eE
  2. eF
  3. fF
  4. fG

Correct Answer Option 2

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Q. Find the missing number: 1,4,27, 256,3125,__

  1. 7776
  2. 56646
  3. 46656
  4. 1296

Correct Answer Option 3

Q. If in a certain code language, ‘HELPER’ is coded as ‘REPLEH’, the code for ‘SATURN’ is

  1. ASUTNER
  2. NRTUAS
  3. NRUTSA
  4. NRUTAS

 Correct Answer Option 4

Q. If in a certain code language ‘RIGHT’ is coded as ‘THGIR’, how would ‘OCTOBER’ be coded?

  1. REOBTCO
  2. REBOCTO
  3. REBOTOC
  4. REBOTCO

 Correct Answer Option 4

 Q. if x= 48 and RUN= 106, then what will be CAT?

  1. 48
  2. 24
  3. 35
  4. 125

Correct Answer Option 1

Q. APPLE is coded as 50, the ORANGE is coded as

  1. 50
  2. 80
  3. 70
  4. 60

Correct Answer Option 4

Q. If CAR is 22, SCOOTER= ?

  1. 33
  2. 44
  3. 11
  4. 95

Correct Answer Option 4

Q. 23:57::1113:___

  1. 1719
  2. 1516
  3. 1517
  4. 1917

Correct Answer Option 1

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AP ICET Analytical Ability Previous Year Question Paper

Candidates can refer to table below to download the AP ICET analytical Ability previous year question paper:

AP ICET Year

Shift

AP ICET Question Paper PDF

AP ICET 2025 Shift 1 Download PDF
Shift 2 Download PDF
AP ICET 2024

Shift 1

Download PDF

Shift 2

Download PDF

AP ICET 2023

Shift 1

Download PDF

Shift 2

Download PDF

AP ICET 2022

Shift 1

Download PDF

Shift 2

Download PDF

AP ICET 2021

Shift 1

Download PDF

Shift 2

Download PDF

Shift 3

Download PDF

Shift 4

Download PDF

AP ICET 2020

Shift 1

Download PDF

Shift 2

Download PDF

Shift 3

Download PDF

Shift 4

Download PDF

AP ICET 2019

 

Shift 1

Download PDF

Shift 2

Download PDF

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is Andhra Pradesh ICET 2024 question papers released?
A: 

Yes, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2024 question papers are released on the official website. Andhra Pradesh ICET conducting body released the APICET question paper 2024 for both slots along with the answer key and candidate's response sheet. Candidates can now download the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2024 question paper from the Shiksha portal or official website.

Q:   When will Andhra Pradesh ICET question papers release?
A: 

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, will release the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question papers tentatively in second week of May 2025 soon after the exams are over. AP ICET 2026 official question papers will be released along with the provisional answer key. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam will be scheduled tentatively in first week of May. Candidates will be able to access the Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper 2026 along with the preliminary answer key and candidate response sheet. Authorities will release the Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper 2026 PDF for both slots.

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AP ICET Analytical Ability Difficulty Level

The difficulty level of AP ICET analytical ability section is usually moderate. Candidates must prepare well for this section to answer questions with accuracy. Analytical ability remains the time-consuming section. AP ICET Analytical ability has the maximum weightage of 75 marks. To maintain speed in the AP ICET Analytical Ability section, thorough preparation is important. Candidates must focus on:

  • Mastering topics like data sufficiency, coding-decoding, series, analogies, syllogisms, blood relations, and visual reasoning.
  • Regularly solve questions from ICET mock test and question papers
  • Learn techniques to get solutions, especially for common question types.
  • Practice solving questions under timed conditions to improve speed.

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Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling dates 2026 will be released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. The Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling registration 2026 will commence in June 2026. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 results will be announced tentatively in second week of May 2026. Candidates ranking from first to last wil

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Nishtha Arora

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Answered a week ago

If two or more students score the same marks in Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam, the rank will be decided based on below parameters:

  • Test taker with higher marks in Section-A will given upper rank
  • If it is still same, the candidate with higher marks in Section-B will be preferred.
  • If there's still a tie,

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Dhanya Dhyani

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Answered a week ago

AP ICET counselling 2026 registrations will commence tentatively in June 2026. Candidates must visit the APSCHE ICET counselling official website to register for process. Candidates must keep the required documents ready.

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Satyendra Kaur

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Answered a week ago

To appear for Andhra Pradesh ICET counselling 2026, candidates must keep the following documents ready:

  • AP ICET 2026 hall ticket
  • APICET rank card 2026
  • Transfer Certificate (T.C)
  • Degree marks memos/consolidated marks memo
  • Degree provisional certificate
  • Intermediate marks memo/Diploma marks memo
  • S.S.certific

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Nishtha Singh

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates must past five year's Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question paper to prepare well for exam. The past five year question papers will help candidates become familar with the difficulty level and topics with high-weightage over the years.

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Satyendra Kaur

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper is different in every slot. Andhra Pradesh ICET exam is codncuted in two slots. The question paper will follow the similar pattern and structure, however, the type of questions will vary for all sections.

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Kritika Malhotra

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, candidates can crack APICET exam through self study only of the candidate is discplined and consistent in preparation. Candidates must refer the best books with updated syllaus for APICET exam and refer the online resources to understand the important concepts. For self-study, candidates must e

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Nishtha Singh

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, candidates will be required to pay the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 answer key objection fee. The Fee has to be paid for each objection raised on a Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question, which is INR 300, and the same is refundable for a valid objection only. 

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Nishtha Kumar

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Answered a month ago

Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) is conducted once in a year. Hence, candidates can appear for examination once in a year. For the upcoming session, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 02, 2026.

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Nishtha Pandey

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Answered a month ago

AP ICET 2026 result or rank card will be released on May 16, 2026. The results are expected to be announced by 6 PM. APSCHE will announce Andhra Pradesh ICET score 2026 based on the objections received by candidates.

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